VHIS Scheme

A range of medical protection plans, certified under the Hong Kong Government's Voluntary Health Insurance Scheme

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EARLY BIRD PROMOTION

The Voluntary Health Insurance Scheme (VHIS) is a government-endorsed scheme that aims to give the Hong Kong public better access to timely, high quality private medical treatment. Private health insurance plans that meet the Government’s criteria are officially certified as VHIS plans.

WORLDWIDE HEALTH INSURANCE FOR YOUR PROTECTION

Guaranteed renewal up to age of 100, with no lifetime benefit limit

Confidence that you will have protection into your later years

Non-surgical cancer treatment cover

Covers chemotherapy, radiotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy and hormonal therapy for cancer treatment

Unknown pre-existing condition cover

Partial cover in first 3 years

Full cover from 4th year onwards

Surgery and advanced diagnostic imaging cover on out-patient basis

CT scan, MRI scan, PET scan, PET-CT combined and PET-MRI combined


VHIS Plan Comparison	Standard Plan Download the brochure	Flexi Plans Download the brochure
Hospitalization benefits iBenefits include: Room and Board Miscellaneous charges Attending doctor's visit fee Specialist's fee Intensive care	Standard VHIS cover	Stay tuned! Flexi Plans offer at least the same coverage as the Standard Plan, with enhancements to give you a wider range of options to better fit your needs. Cigna has prepared a Standard Plan and at least one Flexi Plan and will announce the details here as soon as we have received confirmation from HK Government on the registration status.
Surgical benefits iBenefits include: Surgeon's fee Anaesthetist's fee Operating theatre charges	Standard VHIS cover

Diagnostic Imaging iThis means: Prescribed Diagnostic Imaging tests (CT scan, MRI scan, PET scan, PET-CT combined and PET-MRI combined); Standard VHIS cover is subject to 30% co-insurance	Standard VHIS cover

Cancer Treatment iThis means: Prescribed Non-surgical Cancer Treatments which covers chemotherapy, radiotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy and hormonal therapy for cancer treatment	Standard VHIS cover

Other VHIS benefits iBenefits include: Pre- and post-Confinement/Day Care Procedure outpatient care Psychiatric treatments	Standard VHIS cover

Annual Benefit Limit	$420,000

Lifetime Benefit Limit

Entry age	15 days to 80 years

Expiry age	Guaranteed renewable to age 100
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MAKING A CLAIM IS SIMPLE WITH CIGNA!

Cigna policyholders can enter claim details on the MyCigna app or online.

Upload photos of any supporting documents.

After the claim has been processed, we will reimburse you directly to your bank account.

TAX DEDUCTION

Premiums you pay for VHIS Certified Plans covering you and your dependants are eligible for tax deduction, based on the Government’s recent update to the Inland Revenue Ordinance. The maximum tax deduction is $8,000 per insured person per year, with no cap on the number of policies or dependants you claim a deduction for.

Cooling-off guarantee

If you buy a VHIS plan but re-think your purchase and decide it's not right for you, you have the right to cancel your policy with a full refund of all premiums paid within 30 days.

ILLUSTRATIONS FOR VHIS PLANS

Standard Plan

Flexi Plans

Vanessa 25

VHIS Standard Plan

The following example is hypothetical and for illustrative purposes only.

Recently graduated, Vanessa is excited to be taking up her first proper job. While it’s not a high starting salary, she’s pleased to learn that the job comes with outpatient medical insurance. But recently Vanessa’s best friend had to go into hospital for a small surgery that cost her a lot of money, and Vanessa is concerned that her employer’s medical insurance doesn’t cover scenarios like this. Despite her tight budget, Vanessa feels she would like to supplement her employer’s package with a hospital insurance plan.

How the Standard Plan fits her needs:

basic hospital cover with government endorsement, clear pre-defined terms and conditions
tax deduction on premium paid
affordable prices
no exclusions added even if her health circumstances change over time

Diagnosed a year later with a cataract in her left eye, Vanessa has to undergo surgery in day care center.

Benefit item	HK$
Surgeon's fee	12,000
Operating theatre charges	3,000
Anaesthetist’s fee	3,000
Total covered	18,000

No shortfall remains and Vanessa can rest assured with easy recovery without financial strain.

Flexi Plans

Cigna has prepared at least one Flexi Plan and is waiting for confirmation from HK Government on its registration status. The details will be available here as soon as the application result is confirmed.

FAQS

VHIS

What makes Certified Plans different from existing products in the market?

There are a few features that make Certified Plans of VHIS Standard Plan and the basic coverage of Flexi Plans different from existing market offerings, including:

Standard policy terms and conditions, benefit coverage and amount
No lifetime benefit limit
Premium transparency
Guaranteed renewal up to age 100
Cover for unknown pre-existing conditions, congenital conditions, non-surgical cancer treatment, day-case procedures and advanced diagnostic imaging tests etc.

Do all Certified Plans offered by different insurers share the same features?

All Standard Plans offered by different insurers share the same core features with standard benefit amounts on the basic coverage.

Meanwhile, the coverage and benefit amounts of Flexi Plans are up to insurers' discretion, although they must be at least as comprehensive as what the Standard Plan offers.

Are Certified Plans only available to Hong Kong residents?

No, there is no special residency restriction under VHIS. However, the tax benefit for VHIS policy holders (and their spouses) is only applicable to Hong Kong taxpayers.

Can I claim for medical expenses incurred outside Hong Kong?

Yes, you can. All Standard Plan coverage (except on psychiatric treatment) is worldwide. Flexi Plans must offer at least Standard Plan level coverage on a worldwide basis, while there can be restrictions on the enhanced coverage by region (e.g. Asia only). In other words, no matter if it is a Standard Plan or Flexi Plan you are holding, you can rest assured that any medical expenses incurred outside Hong Kong will be covered at least to the level of the Standard Plan.

Do Certified Plans cover my pre-existing health conditions?

Certified Plans cover your unknown pre-existing conditions. In the first 3 policy years, they are partially covered, while starting in the 4th policy year, they are fully covered. For known pre-existing conditions, the available coverage depends on insurers' underwriting rules. It is important to disclose any known health conditions as failing to declare could affect coverage.

What if my pre-existing health condition is congenital?

Certified Plans cover your congenital conditions which have manifested or been diagnosed after the age of 8. In first 3 policy years, there is partial coverage, while starting in the 4th policy year, it is fully covered.

Do Certified Plans cover Critical Illnesses?

VHIS is a scheme for individual hospitalization insurance products, which reimburse medical expenses incurred on inpatient and outpatient basis. Therefore extra cover on Critical Illness is not guaranteed, depending on Flexi Plans offered by insurers.

How many VHIS plan can I hold?

There is no special limit on the number of policies one can hold under VHIS. However, this is subject to the underwriting rules of each insurance company.

Purchasing a VHIS plan

Through what channel can I enroll into a VHIS plan?

Applications are only open from April 2019. Leave your contact info and we will let you know the full details then!

Can I buy VHIS for my family members?

Yes. You can apply for policies for yourself, your spouse and your children. For other family members (e.g. parents or siblings), fulfillment of some conditions are required to enjoy the tax benefits on the policy. For more details, please call our hotline (8100 0471).

I have an existing policy. Can I convert my policy to a Certified Plan?

Yes, from 1 April 2019.

Policy holders of existing individual indemnity hospital insurance plans (IHIP) will be entitled to a migration opportunity to convert their existing plan to a VHIS plan. VHIS plan providers will notify their existing IHIP customers on relevant migration arrangement and underwriting requirements.

Tax deduction

How does the tax deduction work?

The tax deduction is an additional incentive for HK citizens to purchase Certified Plans under VHIS. When you file your tax return, any premiums you or your spouse have paid towards VHIS Certified Plans can be deducted from your total taxable income (subject to a deduction ceiling of HK$8,000 per insured person per tax year).

If I have more than one VHIS policy, can I deduct all the premiums?

There is no cap on the number of VHIS policies you can claim tax deduction for, however the total annual deductible amount is HK$8,000 per insured person per tax year. This means if you have VHIS policies covering different dependants (e.g. children or parents), you have a separate HK$8,000 quota per dependant, with no cap on the number of dependants insured.

When can I start including my premiums in my tax return?

Premiums paid into VHIS plans from 1 April 2019 will count towards tax deduction, so the first tax year affected will be the one ending 31 March 2020.

Soon after the end of each tax year following VHIS launch, the company will provide you with a record of all eligible premiums paid (along with any premium refunds made) during that tax year. You can use this as reference when filing your tax return. Note that you can only claim tax deduction on VHIS premiums paid during the applicable tax year.

VHIS Scheme

WORLDWIDE HEALTH INSURANCE FOR YOUR PROTECTION

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